Melbourne is the capital of which Australian state?
AnswerVictoria
Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria.
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Melbourne facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Melbourne, Australia, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Melbourne lies at the head of which bay?
AnswerPort Phillip Bay
Melbourne grew around the northern shore of Port Phillip Bay.
Going deeper
Which Summer Olympics did Melbourne host?
Answer1956
The 1956 Melbourne Games were the first Olympics held in the Southern Hemisphere.
What does MCG stand for in Melbourne?
AnswerMelbourne Cricket Ground
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is the city's giant stadium for cricket and Australian rules football.
The Melbourne Cup horse race is traditionally held on which day?
AnswerThe first Tuesday in November
The Melbourne Cup is run at Flemington on the first Tuesday of November.
Expert level
Which city was the seat of Australia's federal parliament from 1901 to 1927, before Canberra?
AnswerMelbourne
Parliament sat in Melbourne from Federation in 1901 until it moved to Canberra in 1927.
In what year was Melbourne founded as a settlement?
Answer1835
Melbourne was founded in 1835 by settlers from Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania).
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